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Grade 10 Chapter 2.

Fundamentals of Computer Systems

1. What is a Computer?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Write 5 characteristics of a Computer?


a. ……………………………….. d. ……………………………….
b. ……………………………….. e. …………………………………
c. ………………………………

3. Complete the following Table


Super Mainframe Mini Computer Micro
Computer Computer Computer
Physical size
Speed
Storage Capacity
Cost
Uses
Places where we use

4. Define following terms


a. Hardware
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. Software
.....................................................................................................................................................................
c. Input Devices
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. Output Devices
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
e. Storage Devices
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Name the suitable device which can be used for following purposes
a. Insert text, numbers to the computer……………………………….
b. Insert voice to the computer …………………………………………..
c. To play computer games ……………………………………………….
d. To draw or write on the screen ……………………………………………………..
e. To insert a document which in Hardcopy format to the computer…………………..
f. Insert a Barcode of a product………………………………………….
g. Read and validate bank cheques………………………………………………….
h. To edit a scanned document……………………………………………
i. Live capturing in video conferencing…………………………………………
j. Mark MCQ answer scripts………………………………………………………
k. Alternative to mouse in Laptops………………………………………..
6. List 5 Pointing devices
a. ……………………………….. d. ……………………………….
b. ……………………………….. e. …………………………………
c. ………………………………

7. Name devices which gives


a. Softcopy output ………………………………………………..
b. Hardcopy output ………………………………………………
c. Sound ………………………………………………………………

8. What are the three types of Monitors


a. ………………………………………….
b. …………………………………………
c. …………………………………………..

9. Complete the following diagram


Printers

10. Complete the following diagram

Speed Cost Type of Ink Noisy Uses


Dot matrix
Line
Laser
Inkjet
Thermal

11. Fill in the blanks


 CPU is the ………………… of the computer,
 CPU consist of three parts, they are ………………………… , ……………………….. and……………
 Mathematical calculations and logical operations are performed by ………………….......
 …………………. Stores data to be processed by ALU
 …………………………….. sends control signals to all the devices of the computer.
 Speed of the CPU is measured in ………………………
12. Complete the Diagram.

Storage Devices

13. Compare CD-ROM , CD-R and CD-RW


CD ROM CD R CD RW
Can Read?
Can Write?

14. Identify Following ports and write a connectable device for each port

Name of the Port Connectable Devices


15. What are the three main components of Data communication
a. ………………………..
b. ………………………
c. ………………………
16. Compare three communication modes

Simplex Half Duplex Full Duplex

Data transmitting
direction

Example

17. Complete the diagram on Communication Media

Communication Media

18. Complete the given table

Data transmission Data transmission Cost Example


distance speed
UTP
STP
Coaxial
Fiber
19. Complete the following table

Data transmission Data transmission Example


distance speed

Radio waves
Microwaves
Infrared

20. What is a Network?


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

21. Complete the following table

Coverage example
LAN
WAN
MAN

22. What is a Topology?


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. Identify the type of Topology and complete the table


Topology Features Advantages Disadvantages
24. What are the advantages of Networking
a. ………………………………………………………………….
b. ……………………………………………………………………
c. ……………………………………………………………………
d. …………………………………………………………………….
e. …………………………………………………………………….
f. ……………………………………………………………………..
g. ……………………………………………………………………..
25. What are the Disadvantages of Networking
a. …………………………………………………………………………………..
b. …………………………………………………………………………………..
c. …………………………………………………………………………………..
d. …………………………………………………………………………………….
e. …………………………………………………………………………………….
26. Identify following devices and write their functions

Name of the Device Uses

Router
MODEM

27. Draw the block diagram of the Computer

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